Agile Lead

Salla; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services provider in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Agile Lead to oversee project execution using Agile methodology. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years in software development and strong Agile expertise. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a software development environment.
• 4+ years of experience leading Agile teams.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for project delivery.
• Support Product Owners in refining product backlog.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and emphasize incremental delivery.

Skills

Agile principles and methodology

Exceptional communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

Trello

Job description

Salla, a leading provider of information technology and services, is currently seeking a talented Agile Lead to join our team. As the Agile Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing the development and execution of projects using Agile methodology. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure agile practices are well applied. A successful candidate will have experience leading Agile teams and a deep understanding of Agile methodology.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and successful delivery of projects.
• Support Product Owners in refining and maintaining a well-groomed product backlog, ensuring readiness for upcoming sprints.
• Provide transparency into progress, team health, and performance through regular reporting, metrics tracking, and effective stakeholder communication.
• Guide the Scrum/Kanban team through iterations, helping the team stay focused and actively removing impediments.
• Foster and support team self-organization and autonomy.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and sustainable team development, encouraging growth at both the team and individual levels.
• Drive process improvement initiatives by leading and implementing enhancements, evaluating impact, and nurturing a culture of continuous improvement.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and decision-making sessions to ensure timely feedback and adaptive planning.
• Emphasize incremental delivery and focus on value: align team goals with business priorities and facilitate the breakdown of large deliverables into smaller, value-driven increments
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in a software development environment
• 4+ years of experience leading Agile teams
• Strong knowledge of Agile principles and methodology
• Leading process improvement initiatives across the organization, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and defining success metrics for process enhancements
• Exceptional communication skills to influence senior leadership and stakeholders, facilitate productive discussions, and present complex information in a clear, persuasive manner to drive decision-making and alignment
• Support and execute a transformation roadmap in collaboration with senior leadership
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Experience with Agile tools, such as Jira or Trello